World Mourns Nehru
World Mourns Nehru
A chapter that recorded history of a changing world has come to an end. Jawaharlal Nehru, the man who became the first Prime Minister of India, is dead. These are highlights of a career that began when he first met Mohandas Gandhi in and was converted to the Mahatma's campaign for an independent India. Nehru spent 17 years in jail (13 yrs according to narrator) but tasted the sweet fruits of victory in 1947 when his nation won its freedom.
World Mourns Nehru
Jawaharlal Nehru and some of his entourage walking up some stairs. MS - Nehru standing on a raised platform addressing his people. MHOH - Throngs of Indian people in attendance to one of Nehru's speeches.
World Mourns Nehru
(Last pictures taken of Nehru before his heart attack) His stroke left him a very frail man, he's hard to recognize but is Nehru walking with some of his friends.
World Mourns Nehru
Nehru as a young man walking with his people following him. MS - Gandhi and Nehru, sitting bent kneed speaking with the people.
World Mourns Nehru
Nehru meets with Mountbatten. The Indian constitution takes effect and India gains her independence for United Kingdom. Throngs of Indian people come out to celebrate their new found independence. MS - Indian military parade. Nehru addressing his people.
World Mourns Nehru
Military Passenger Plane taking Nehru for his first visit to the United States. Nehru and his family disembarking from the military plane, and he is greeted by President Truman one of the three Presidents he would eventually meet President Truman and Nehru walking from the plane both of the men are wearing large smiles. A large ticker tape parade welcoming Nehru to New York.
World Mourns Nehru
MS - President Eisenhower and Nehru. MS - President Kennedy and Nehru walking in the Rose Garden.
World Mourns Nehru
MS - India mourning and pays its final tribute to Nehru. MS - Nehru body laid out for his country of India can pay their last respects.